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Roger Wicker
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Roger Wicker on Abortion
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Click here for 13 full quotes on Abortion
OR background on Abortion.
- Roe v Wade has led to a decades-long holocaust. (Oct 2018)
- Wrote a bill that declares human life begins at conception. (Aug 2008)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses. (Jun 2008)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Sponsored bill prohibiting federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (May 2017)
- CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors. (Jul 2018)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored bill declaring preborn as Constitutional persons. (Feb 2009)
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Roger Wicker on Budget & Economy
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OR background on Budget & Economy.
- Opposed Obama 2009 stimulus plan & most stimulus plans. (Oct 2018)
- Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
- Disapprove of increasing the debt limit. (Jan 2012)
- CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
- Opposed $1.9 trillion ARPA bill for COVID relief. (Mar 2021)
- Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on Civil Rights
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OR background on Civil Rights.
- Enforce Court decision ending college affirmative action. (Sep 2023)
- Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. (Mar 2019)
- Allow businesses to deny services to same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Roger Wicker on Corporations
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OR background on Corporations.
- CPFB is thinly veiled attempt to expand federal control. (Oct 2018)
- Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
- Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
- Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
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Roger Wicker on Crime
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OR background on Crime.
- Broaden use of the federal death penalty. (Nov 1998)
- More prisons & more mandatory jail sentences. (Nov 1998)
- Rated 33% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
- Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons. (Jan 1995)
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Roger Wicker on Drugs
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OR background on Drugs.
- Feds should intervene if states legalize marijuana. (Oct 2018)
- Stricter penalties for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Roger Wicker on Education
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OR background on Education.
- Support tax-free savings accounts for private school costs. (Oct 2018)
- Opposes refinancing student loans at lower rates. (Oct 2018)
- Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
- Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Feb 2014)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
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Roger Wicker on Energy & Oil
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OR background on Energy & Oil.
- Human cause of climate change isn't settled. (Oct 2018)
- Speed up nuclear plant processing; send waste to Yucca. (Nov 2008)
- Drill offshore; drill ANWR; drill for oil shale. (Nov 2008)
- Co-authored a bill for more offshore drilling. (Aug 2008)
- Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
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Roger Wicker on Environment
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OR background on Environment.
- Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland. (May 2001)
- Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
- Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects. (Apr 2013)
- Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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Roger Wicker on Foreign Policy
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OR background on Foreign Policy.
- Rated -1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
- Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
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Roger Wicker on Free Trade
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OR background on Free Trade.
- Tariffs hurt, but end results will be greater opportunities. (Oct 2018)
- Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
- Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
- Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Roger Wicker on Government Reform
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OR background on Government Reform.
- Opposes limiting campaign donations, and opposes disclosure. (Oct 2018)
- Responded to FEC inquiry about mixed House & Senate funds. (Jul 2008)
- Remove limits on campaign financing, but require disclosure. (Nov 1998)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- President Trump not guilty of inciting insurrection. (Jan 2021)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Roger Wicker on Gun Control
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OR background on Gun Control.
- More gun control laws are not the answer to gun problems. (Oct 2018)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Roger Wicker on Health Care
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OR background on Health Care.
- Repeal massive overhaul of America's healthcare system. (Oct 2018)
- Private sector is best suited to manage health care. (Nov 2008)
- Led effort to derail $7.4 million Medicare cuts. (Aug 2008)
- Expand tax-free medical savings accounts. (Nov 1998)
- Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Establish a national childhood cancer database. (Mar 2007)
- Support enhanced health insurance marketplace pooling. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Aug 2012)
- Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Reforms should slow the long-term growth of health costs. (Jul 2009)
- Collect data on birth defects and present to the public. (Apr 1998)
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Roger Wicker on Homeland Security
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OR background on Homeland Security.
- Robust defense spending for our national security. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on Immigration
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OR background on Immigration.
- De-fund DREAMer programs; oppose path for citizenship. (Oct 2018)
- No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
- Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Roger Wicker on Jobs
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OR background on Jobs.
- Keep secret ballot process for union elections. (Nov 2008)
- Member of the Congressional Rural Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Incentives to businesses create jobs & raise wages. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on Principles & Values
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OR background on Principles & Values.
- OpEd: Ties Musgrove to Obama to demonstrate liberal record. (Oct 2008)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA during presidency. (Nov 2018)
- Certify 2020 Presidential election as fully & fairly counted. (Jan 2021)
- Opposed creating Commission to investigate Jan. 6 events. (Jun 2021)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on Social Security
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OR background on Social Security.
- Let workers invest portion in private accounts. (Oct 2018)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 15% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on Tax Reform
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OR background on Tax Reform.
- Trump tax cuts give job creators more capital to invest. (Oct 2018)
- Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 59% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
- Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
- CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Elimination the Death Tax. (Jul 2018)
- Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
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Roger Wicker on War & Peace
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OR background on War & Peace.
- Withdraw from Iran nuclear treaty & make better deal. (Oct 2018)
- Withdraw from Iran nuke deal, and step up sanctions. (Aug 2018)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
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| Wrote a bill that declares human life begins at conception: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Roe v Wade has led to a decades-long holocaust: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion: Opposes topic 1 Sponsored bill prohibiting federal funding for abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection: Strongly Opposes topic 1 CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges: Opposes topic 1 CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood: Opposes topic 1 CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion: Opposes topic 1 Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment: Opposes topic 1 Sponsored bill declaring preborn as Constitutional persons: Strongly Opposes topic 1 |
Opposes
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument: Favors topic 2 Enforce Court decision ending college affirmative action: Strongly Opposes topic 2 Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance: Strongly Opposes topic 2 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 3:Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Allow businesses to deny services to same-sex couples: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Let schools display the words "God Bless America": Strongly Favors topic 4 Supports anti-flag desecration amendment: Favors topic 4 Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record: Strongly Favors topic 4 Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration: Favors topic 4 Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Expand tax-free medical savings accounts: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Led effort to derail $7.4 million Medicare cuts: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Private sector is best suited to manage health care: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal massive overhaul of America's healthcare system: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Rated 11% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Support enhanced health insurance marketplace pooling: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal any federal health care takeover: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 5 Reforms should slow the long-term growth of health costs: Strongly Opposes topic 5 |
Strongly Favors
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Let workers invest portion in private accounts: Strongly Favors topic 6 Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record: Strongly Favors topic 6 Rated 15% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues: Neutral on topic 6 Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings: Favors topic 6 |
Strongly Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Support tax-free savings accounts for private school costs: Strongly Favors topic 7 Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes: Strongly Favors topic 7 Denounce the Common Core State Standards: Favors topic 7 |
Favors
topic 8:Businesses have a right to pollute
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Establish a grassland reserve program to conserve grassland: Opposes topic 8 Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes: Strongly Favors topic 8 Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth: Favors topic 8 Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska: Strongly Favors topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Broaden use of the federal death penalty: Strongly Favors topic 9 More prisons & more mandatory jail sentences: Strongly Favors topic 9 Rated 33% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes: Strongly Favors topic 9 First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration: Opposes topic 9 Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues: Neutral on topic 9 More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty: Favors topic 9 Prevent luxurious conditions in prisons: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| More gun control laws are not the answer to gun problems: Strongly Opposes topic 10 No lawsuits against gun manufacturers: Strongly Favors topic 10 Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record: Strongly Favors topic 10 No United Nations taxation on firearms: Strongly Favors topic 10 National cross-state standard for concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10 Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense: Strongly Favors topic 10 Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC: Strongly Favors topic 10 Allow firearms in National Parks: Strongly Favors topic 10 Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal: Strongly Favors topic 10 Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights: Strongly Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Trump tax cuts give job creators more capital to invest: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Phaseout the death tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Rated 59% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes: Neutral on topic 11 Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 11 CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent: Strongly Opposes topic 11 CC:Elimination the Death Tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes: Opposes topic 11 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
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| No comprehensive legislation; no amnesty: Strongly Opposes topic 12 De-fund DREAMer programs; oppose path for citizenship: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Government services in English only: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: Favors topic 12 Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps: Favors topic 12 Declare English as the official language of the US: Opposes topic 12 Declared English the official language of the US: Opposes topic 12 |
Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports: Strongly Favors topic 13 Tariffs hurt, but end results will be greater opportunities: Opposes topic 13 Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues: Neutral on topic 13 Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties: Strongly Opposes topic 13 Voted YES to kill reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank: Opposes topic 13 Implement USMCA for improved North American trade: Strongly Favors topic 13 Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
Strongly Favors
topic 14:Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty: Strongly Favors topic 14 Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty: Favors topic 14 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: Favors topic 14 No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: Favors topic 14 |
Strongly Favors
topic 15:Peace through Strength
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Robust defense spending for our national security: Strongly Favors topic 15 Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record: Strongly Favors topic 15 $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars: Favors topic 15 CC:Secure the grid against terrorism: Favors topic 15 No US troops under UN command; more defense spending: Favors topic 15 |
No opinion on
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(0 points on Social scale)
| Remove limits on campaign financing, but require disclosure: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers: Favors topic 16 Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad: Favors topic 16 |
Opposes
topic 17:Stay out of foreign wars
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Withdraw from Iran nuke deal, and step up sanctions: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Withdraw from Iran nuclear treaty & make better deal: Favors topic 17 Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection: Opposes topic 17 No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input: Opposes topic 17 CC:Keep alliance with Israel: Opposes topic 17 Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program: Opposes topic 17 Rated President ok to use military force against Iran: Opposes topic 17 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Co-authored a bill for more offshore drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Speed up nuclear plant processing; send waste to Yucca: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Drill offshore; drill ANWR; drill for oil shale: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Human cause of climate change isn't settled: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence: Opposes topic 18 Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Gas tax holiday for the summer: Opposes topic 18 |
Strongly Favors
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Stricter penalties for selling illegal drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19 Feds should intervene if states legalize marijuana: Strongly Favors topic 19 Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance: Strongly Favors topic 19 Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance: Strongly Favors topic 19 |
Opposes
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Opposed Obama 2009 stimulus plan & most stimulus plans: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Disapprove of increasing the debt limit: Opposes topic 20 Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record: Neutral on topic 20 CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Opposes topic 20 Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package: Favors topic 20 Rated Opposed $1.9 trillion ARPA bill for COVID relief: Strongly Opposes topic 20 |
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